Sunrisers Hyderabad IPL 2026 Retentions: Full List Of Retained And Released Players, Purse Remaining

Sunrisers Hyderabad announced their squad for IPL 2026, aiming to build on their promising performances from recent seasons while addressing key areas of inconsistency. With retentions finalised, SRH have kept their core intact, led by captain Pat Cummins, explosive opener Abhishek Sharma, and power-hitter Travis Head, who continue to form the backbone of the franchise. Cummins' leadership and bowling make him central to the team's strategy, while the opening pair of Abhishek and Head has played a huge role in SRH's revival.

Travis Head scored 374 runs in 13 matches last year at a strike rate of 162.61, and Abhishek Sharma compiled 439 runs in 14 matches at an average of 33.77 and a strike rate of 193.39.

The trio of Cummins, Abhishek and Head provides SRH with a strong mix of experience, firepower and youth to build around for IPL 2026.

In a big move, the side traded veteran pacer Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants.

SRH had bought Shami for Rs 10 crore in the IPL 2025 auction, but the player failed to impress. Shami could pick up just 6 wickets in the 9 matches he played. His economy also went as high as 11.23. Before joining SRH, Shami was part of Gujarat Titans. He clinched the Purple Cap in 2023 with 28 wickets in 17 matches but missed the following season due to injury.

Meanwhile, SRH released star spinners Adam Zampa and Rahul Chahar.

Here's a look at the newly announced Sunrisers Hyderabad squad for IPL 2026 -

Players Retained: Pat Cummins (c), Travis Head, Abhishek Sharma, Aniket Verma, R. Smaran, Ishan Kishan, Heinrich Klaasen, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harsh Dubey, Kamindu Mendis, Harshal Patel, Brydon Carse, Jaydev Unadkat, Eshan Malinga, Zeeshan Ansari.

Players Released: Adam Zampa, Rahul Chahar, Wiaan Mulder, Abhinav Manohar, Atharva Taide, Sachin Baby, Simarjeet Singh.

Traded Out: Mohammed Shami to Lucknow Super Giants.

Remaining Purse: Rs 25.5 crore.

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Sunrisers Hyderabad Pat Cummins Abhishek Sharma Travis Head IPL 2026 Cricket